UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying
British lawmakers have voted to allow assisted dying, a move set to make the UK one of a small handful of countries to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
UK Parliament advances bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill
Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom voted to advance a bill to give some terminally ill patients the right to assisted dying.
The UK just took a step towards legalising assisted dying. Here's what to know
Under the proposed legislation, terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less to live would be allowed the right to choose to end their lives with medical assistance.
UK parliament votes in favor of assisted dying bill at second reading
STORY: Britain's parliament voted in favor of a new bill to legalize assisted dying on Friday ()."The ayes to the right, 330, the noes to the left, 275. The ayes have it, the ayes have it, unlock."The vote opens the way for months of further debate over an issue that has sparked a national conversation over dignity in death and end-of-life care.
Debate on legalising assisted dying begins in United Kingdom
British lawmakers started a historic debate Friday on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, an issue that has divided Parliament as well as the country at large.
UK parliament gives initial backing to assisted dying bill
The United Kingdom's House of Commons on Friday voted 330 to 275 in favor of the bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales, marking the first step in the legislative process. The difference of 55 votes will allow this bill,
Assisted dying bill passes UK Parliament vote
Following hours of intense debate on Friday, the House of Commons passed the Assisted Dying Bill by a vote of 330 to 275. The legislation, which still requires further debate in both Houses of Parliament, would apply to patients in England and Wales diagnosed with a terminal condition and expected to live for less than six months.
British lawmakers push forward a divisive bill to legalize assisted dying
In a historic vote, lawmakers advanced a bill that would grant the option of assisted dying to those in England and Wales with a terminal diagnosis and a life expectancy of six months or less.
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